DFM and ADX edge up

The Dubai Financial Market has edged up by 0.07% to 1,714 today, driven by a strong boost from the utilities sector, which rose by 2.89%. The National Industries Group was the biggest gainer and went up 14.81%. Emaar was the most traded stock by both volume and value today.

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange closed 0.39% up today, despite a 1.36% decrease in the construction sector. Financial House was the stock which slipped the most, by 9.21%. Gulf Livestock Company enjoyed the highest gain, of 8.70%.

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